Jennifer Hudson is One Empowered Lady in Yigal Azrouel Peplum Dress

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Nothing is more empowering than self-confidence, and by jove, she’s got it! Jennifer Hudson arrived at Variety’s 5th Annual Power of Women event in Beverly Hills looking every bit like an empowered woman in a sleek white peplum dress. You can actually tell how comfortable the singer is in her own skin (and dress) just by looking at the smile on her glowing face. W-E-R-Q it, girl. We’re right behind you on this one.

Jennifer Hudson wore an updated (a.k.a. less frills, more fun) peplum dress by Yigal Azrouel, which makes use of no gathering or pleating around the flap of the waist at all. The curved hem of the flap gives it the illusion of volume, but in reality, it actually stays pretty flat to create that clean, structured finish. Jennifer teamed the dress up with a pair of black pointed toe heels from Saint Laurent and some old rose lips.

Jennifer Hudson wore an updated (a.k.a. less frills, more fun) peplum dress by Yigal Azrouel

Jennifer Hudson arriving at Variety's 5th Annual Power of Women event which was held at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on October 4, 2013

Jennifer Hudson arriving at Variety's 5th Annual Power of Women event which was held at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on October 4, 2013

Jennifer Hudson wearing black pointed toe heels from Saint Laurent

Jennifer Hudson arriving at Variety's 5th Annual Power of Women event which was held at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on October 4, 2013

Jennifer Hudson arriving at Variety's 5th Annual Power of Women event which was held at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on October 4, 2013Jennifer Hudson arriving at Variety’s 5th Annual Power of Women event which was held at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on October 4, 2013

We love a girl who knows how to have fun on the red carpet, and a chunk of this ability is  dependent on her outfit choice. This Yigal Azrouel pick combines the perfect mix of sassy and class – very apt for a semi-formal event that honors strong women. Plus, did we mention that it’s totally wardrobe malfunction-proof? No holds barred on that red carpet confidence, now.

You can get this gorgeous peplum dress at Farfetch.

Yigal Azrouel Peplum DressYigal Azrouel Peplum Dress, $1,050

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